The Phoenix Suns have become something of NBA Draft second round specialists in the last number of seasons, selecting a few players who have gone on to exceed expectations.
Toumani Camara unfortunately being the best of that bunch, and at this point he is an All-Defense level player for the Portland Trail Blazers. What might have been. Oso Ighodaro also looks a promising selection, and he will begin next season with a real role in The Valley.
Second round picks have had title winning success this decade
We're not ruling out the front office moving up into the first round in the upcoming NBA Draft, but there is still reason for optimism with their 47th pick. After all, none other than Jalen Brunson himself was the 33rd selection by the Dallas Mavericks back in 2018.
Taken alongside Luka Doncic, the undersized guard just completed one of the most improbable championship breakthroughs by a star ever. Then there is the OG of this group in Draymond Green, who turned his own secound round selection into a Hall of Fame career and likely second act as a media personality when he hangs them up.
Nikola Jokic is the best case scenario here, but both Khris Middleton (39th pick) and Carlos Boozer (35) deserve a special mention. Point is, there's value to be had in the lower reaches of the draft, and this front office have already proven they can make the right pick in that scenario.
If anything there's less pressure and more upside to these choices, with the organization's first round pick in Ryan Dunn from a few years back (same draft class as Ighodaro) failing to take a step forward. Even last year's lottery selection in Khaman Maluach (arriving via the Kevin Durant trade) will take years before we know for sure how good he can be.
So the front office should feel comfortable with their selection, and while moving up would be nice, it should only be considered if it doesn't require giving up anything important.
The Suns don't even need a Brunson level player with their pick (although that would be nice), just competed role players who can play alongside Devin Booker. If one of them could rise to the level of third or fourth offensive option then even better.
With so much emphasis on the top end of the draft, there are enough recent examples in the league for the Suns to feel comfortable selecting where they are. They're building a nice little reputation as they go.
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